Semester Final Assessment Guide Flashcards

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Objective Observations

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Based on measurable facts and data.

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Example of an objective observation: The temperature outside is 25°C.

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This is objective because it relies on factual information.

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Rewrite this subjective observation to make it objective: This book is boring to read.

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The book has 300 pages and covers historical events.

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Geothermal energy compared to solar energy:

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Geothermal energy is more reliable and consistent than solar energy.

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Example of kinetic energy use.

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Moving a car requires kinetic energy.

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Example of electrical energy use.

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Powering a light bulb requires electrical energy.

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What does renewable mean?

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A resource is renewable if it is naturally replenished faster than it is consumed.

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Why don't renewable energy sources run out?

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They do not run out as long as the natural processes that sustain them continue.

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What is required to move a car?

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Kinetic energy is required.

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What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?

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They are naturally replenished faster than they are consumed.